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Keith Russell Was Jellystone Park Rising Star
Keith Russell, a rising star in the Jellystone Park network and a strong proponent of ARVC, died unexpectedly over the holidays while visiting with his newest grandchild. Russell, 65, co-owned and operated the Jellystone Park Camp-Resort in Horn Lake, Miss., with his...Drought Impact on Nation's Wildlife Immense
Along the parched lower Mississippi River, recent January rains are raising water levels – and wildlife managers’ hopes, according to a news release from the National Wildlife Refuge System. “If we get another 8 to 10 inches by March, we’ll be fine,” says Bill...RV Resort Participation 'Flat' at Tampa Show
RV resort participation remained “flat” at the Florida RV Trade Association’s Florida RV SuperShow Jan. 16-20 in Tampa, according to Talahasee-based Kidd RV Resort Consulting. A total of 25 resorts were represented this year, the same as last year, but down from 53...Texas Advertising Continues Growth Spurt
Texas Advertising experienced dramatic growth in its guest guide and website design businesses in 2012 and expects to set company records this year, according to a news release. “2012 was an outstanding year for us and we anticipate twice as much growth this year,...CONY Guide to New York Camping Published
The 2013 Directory of Campgrounds and RV Parks, published by Campground Owners of New York (CONY) is now available. In addition to information about CONY parks, users will find engaging editorial celebrating CONY’s 50-year anniversary, exploring the growth and...City Delays Sewer Fee, Boosts RV Park Plan
Leaders in Half Moon Bay, Calif., agreed to postpone collecting more than $150,000 in sewer fees to help launch a long-planned RV park and a hotel expansion connected to Cameron’s Inn & Restaurant. Local business owners and brothers Cameron and Kevin Palmer have...DNR: Communities Need to Take Ownership
Communities must do what they can to help maintain state parks, the director of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said Monday in a talk to the Mason City Noon Rotary Club. Director Chuck Gipp hit on a wide range of topics — all under the large umbrella of...N.J. Campground Delivers Check to Hospital
Beachcomber Camping Resort in New Jersey’s Lower Township and co-owner Tammy Brodesser Gomez (shown at far left) presented a check for $25,000 to Cape Regional Medical Center in December for the Thomas and Claire Brodesser Jr., Cancer Center Capital...21 Maples in Washington Park Destroyed
Ranger Mischa Cowles has seen a lot in her 15 years working for Washington’s state parks, but until last week she hadn’t seen a road suddenly appear cut out of the woods. She got nervous when she found it, KING-TV, Seattle, reported. “We’re not...Baird: Robust Growth Drove RV Shipments
Editor’s Note: Robert W. Baird & Co. issued a client newsletter following the recent release of year-end wholesale RV shipments by the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA). Excerpts from the Baird newsletter follow: December RV shipments up 12%....Fleetwood Announces Colorado Rally Aug. 2-6
Hundreds of RVs will be heading for Colorado in August. Fleetwood RV Inc. announced the 5th Annual Fleetwood RV National Rally, “Rocky Mountain High,” will be held at the Colorado State Fairgrounds in Pueblo, Aug. 2-6. “We’re excited and looking forward to our...
